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Revelations From The Collection

Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Guelph Museums has a growing collection of over 50,000 items, including objects, archival material, and photographs. This collection allows us to record the tangible and intangible history of the place…

Fourth Friday: Celtic Effect Band

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Get ready for a foot-stomping, sing-along evening with Celtic Effect, a high-energy duo bringing the spirit of the Celtic pub to downtown Guelph! From rousing classics like Whiskey in the Jar, Galway Girl, and The Night Paddy Murphy Died to crowd-pleasing favourites like Brown Eyed Girl and Sweet Caroline, this dynamic performance promises a night of music, laughter, and unforgettable fun. Don’t miss…

Piping Nights at McCrae Memorial Gardens

McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

The Guelph Pipe Band offers a full performance in uniform starting at 6:30 p.m. They will play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. and the pipe major will share information about the music and the band. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs

Military Lecture: The Cold War in Canada by Dr. Sara Matthews

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Did you know that the Region of Waterloo is home to a Cold War nuclear shelter? Built in 1966 and designed by the same architectural firm responsible for the CN Tower, the bunker was constructed to ensure the continuity of government in the event of a catastrophic nuclear strike. Join Dr. Sara Matthews for a…

Making Roots: Welcoming Week Art Workshop with Taras Lachowsky

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Celebrate connection, creativity, and community with Guelph-based Ukrainian artist Taras Lachowsky during this special Welcoming Week art workshop. Designed to bring together longtime residents and newcomers alike, this drop-in session invites participants to explore the unifying power of art through hands-on creativity. Guided by Lachowsky, you'll experiment with a variety of artmaking techniques while reflecting on the symbol of…

Fourth Friday: Gary Diggins and Luc Julian

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Step into an evening of immersive sound and soulful reflection as Gary Diggins and Luc Julian present Music as Medicine, a concert that explores the healing power of music through global traditions. This unique performance features instruments and sound practices passed down by knowledge keepers from cultures across Africa, India, and beyond - affirming the timeless…

The Song Blanket: A Storytelling Concert with Rebecca Hass

Market Square 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Blankets are more than warmth—they are memory, protection, and legacy. In The Song Blanket, Métis artist Rebecca Hass (Georgian Bay Métis, French, German, English) invites us into a deeply personal and powerful journey through story and song, woven from the threads of her family’s hidden history and the teachings passed down through her granny’s quilts. This…

Fourth Friday: Diwali Celebration with UW Mehfil

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with a vibrant performance by UW Mehfil, the University of Waterloo’s South Asian Music Club, and a host of Diwali-inspired activities, including mehndi painting and festive crafts. Through music and storytelling, UW Mehfil captures the spirit of Diwali: light over darkness, unity in diversity, and the joy of coming…